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The temple of low men is slang, of course, for a woman's lower sexual regions--and if it shocks you that safe old MOR Crowded House would call their album after such a thing, then you haven't been listening to safe old MOR Crowded House: all Neil Finn's songs are about guilt and obsession, the way mortality makes every great moment bittersweet, and sex. "When You Come" isn't about his wife returning from the shops--you don't have harmonies so hard and desperate where a simple "Hello" would suffice. And when Mrs. Finn first heard "Into Temptation," she was convinced Neil was having an affair. Of course, there's those classic cartwheeling West Coast Crowdies songs you expect: "Love This Life" is as blithe as a child on Easter morning and "Better Be Home Soon" is a lantern for the heart when the days get dark. But there's always electric storm-clouds in the distance. --Caitlan Moran
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this album is possibly the greatest creation by any musician at any time anywhere!!!
neil finn's brooding and obsessive song writing reaches his best right here!!! there is just song after song on this album that strikes chords in everyone's heart. we've all been through what finn, hester and seymour sing, from troubled, heart-wrenching relationships to knowing a partner is cheating on you, to your true snobbish dreams and those annoying people you hate but really you love.
this album although recorded in 1988, still speaks to my contemporary ears. its not as polished as woodface, but that is where its charms lie. it is a really honest and heart-wrenching journey. fantastic stuff!
please buy this record, listen to Crowded House's finest hour, their peak!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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'Temple of low men' seems sometimes to be a reaction to the global success of their self-titled first album. Because of this, Neil Finn's material seems to go into a lot of dark (but beautiful), places. Take 'Into Temptation' for example, possibly one of the finest CH songs ever, is fairly self-explanatory but full of all kinds of interesting imagery ('the cradle is soft and warm', 'into the wide open arms of hell'). There's also interesting commentary on working yourself into the ground on 'Mansion in the slums' ('You laugh at yourself while he's breathing down your neck').
However all this doesn't mean Neil Finn somehow forgot to write the same kind of soaring anthems as 'Don't Dream it's Over'. Opener 'I feel possessed' is delicately funky and funny, while 'Love this Life' is an unabashed celebration of making the most of what you got, and is all the better for the interesting bits of melancholy that are shot through it. 'Never be the same' is also in a similar vein ('And we might still survive, and rise above the flame'), while 'Sister Madly' expels the obvious influence the beatles have had on Neil as a songwriter. Closer 'Better Be Home Soon' is one of CH's simplest songs, but also one of their best and a great closing track.
Overall this was an interesting follow up to Crowded House's first album, that rewards a bit of exploration that might not appear on first listens. Definitely a grower.
However all this doesn't mean Neil Finn somehow forgot to write the same kind of soaring anthems as 'Don't Dream it's Over'. Opener 'I feel possessed' is delicately funky and funny, while 'Love this Life' is an unabashed celebration of making the most of what you got, and is all the better for the interesting bits of melancholy that are shot through it. 'Never be the same' is also in a similar vein ('And we might still survive, and rise above the flame'), while 'Sister Madly' expels the obvious influence the beatles have had on Neil as a songwriter. Closer 'Better Be Home Soon' is one of CH's simplest songs, but also one of their best and a great closing track.
Overall this was an interesting follow up to Crowded House's first album, that rewards a bit of exploration that might not appear on first listens. Definitely a grower.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This, like every other Crowded House album, is a fantastic collection of beautiful songs. Each with the trademark Neil Finn perfect melody and sometimes sad, sometimes funny lyrics.
Into temptation in particular is one of the best things they've ever written.
I challenge anyone to play this record and not end up with a wide smile on their face. Perfect Pop.
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At the moment, Favourite CH album
I love 'Love This Life'. This album is brilliant. I think it may of been about a year and a half ago when I heard a couple of crowded house songs on my dads iPod. Read more
Published 3 months ago by narissa
TEMPLE OF LOW MEN
Hi Jim
I just received the tape (Temple of Low Men) in the post. I have to say the quality of item is superb - almost new infact. It sounds terrific too. Read more
I just received the tape (Temple of Low Men) in the post. I have to say the quality of item is superb - almost new infact. It sounds terrific too. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Glen108
Superb.
Played this album earlier tonight from start to finish, and had almost forgotten just what a great cd it is. Read more
Published 23 months ago by W. Riley
A FORGOTTEN MASTERPIECE
This was the album that brought me to Crowded House,and it's brilliance hasn't dimmed with time.The music is darker than people expect,but is much better for it. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2008 by James N. Boyce
Temple of great songs but no hits
I remember hearing Better Be Home Soon, the first single, the first time many years ago. It was a very nice song but surely not a contender of being a major hit. Read more
Published on 17 May 2006 by gnagfloW
Love it, love it, love it!
I've loved Crowded House for years and I even lost this album so I have brought it again. It's great pop! catchy melodies and lyrics that will make you think. Read more
Published on 26 July 2004 by "swusan"
Forget Woodface - This!
"Woodface" was the muliti million selling album that made the Crowdies a chart topping act, but it is the previous CD that has all the power & passion. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2004 by Mr. N. Govus
A brilliant follow-up to "Crowded House"
"Temple Of Low Men", Crowded House's second album is definetly one of their darkest albums along with "Together Alone". Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2002 by Steve
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